Digest: R v Ward, 2018 SKPC 64

Reported as: 2018 SKPC 64

Docket Number: 90131842 , PC18060

Court: Provincial Court

Date: 2019-11-18

Judges:

• Snell

Subjects:

• Criminal Law � Evidence � Identity

Digest: The accused was charged with stealing money while armed with an imitation firearm contrary to s. 344(1)(b) of the Criminal Code. While wearing a mask, the accused robbed an employee of a hotel of $7,500. The robbery was witnessed by another employee and the owner of the hotel. The employee testified that he recognized the accused�s voice because he had been a customer and had spoken with him numerous times, but did not know his name. The owner also believed that she recognized the accused�s voice. They were able to find a picture of the accused on...